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by java
Wed Nov 24, 2010 10:32 am
Forum: Spyderco Picture Gallery
Topic: The view @ 40x
Replies: 5
Views: 2875

Cool beans, javascript!! Holding steady can be helped using one of the grandsons of another Sal Glesser invention. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tz9wwfYskz8/S1RsH6y5tkI/AAAAAAAAADA/9tzRFzI9jPM/s320/helping- (Don't know why we didn't think of this yesterday....we have enough of 'em in the shop..DOH!!) He...
by java
Thu Oct 14, 2010 8:11 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: giant grasshopper attacks my home!
Replies: 5
Views: 2215

sharpguitarist wrote:ok!
giant katydid attacks my home!
ha! ;)
later,
don

You're a little north for the giant katydids. They normally swarm around the trailer parks of Katy, Texas where that's a wee one..... :D



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by java
Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Happy birthday!!!
Replies: 7
Views: 1763

HellHound wrote:Happy birthday's to Mick and defenestrate,hope its a good one guys. Don't over do it on the drinks ;)
....or the beerthday cake

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Have a great one!!

:D

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by java
Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:31 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Funny eBay listing for a (probably fake) CS Ti-Lite
Replies: 5
Views: 1841

bohica1998 wrote:HAH! That's hilarious! Um, what language is that anyway? :eek: :D :eek:
Looks like someone used Engrish.com for their translation page...... :p



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by java
Sun Jul 25, 2010 6:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: SpyderCorpse flower??
Replies: 5
Views: 1559

SpyderCorpse flower??

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c0/Titan-arum1web.jpg This little rascal is causing a stir and a stink at the Houston Museum of Natural Science's Cockrell Butterfly Center. There is a live webcam of Lois, flicker and Facebook account coverage, visitor attendance is up, and she is ev...
by java
Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What are you doing....
Replies: 25
Views: 3934

What are you doing.... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ...right now? http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/tankajava/bluntrauma.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v206/tankajava/Aircraft/Coffee.jpg This is Java.......I'm enjoying a smooth glass of coffee!!...
by java
Sat Mar 27, 2010 10:49 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Guess the Value of the 1600 Knives!
Replies: 10
Views: 2264

Probable value is somewhere around 5 to 10 years to the now former owner...... ;)






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by java
Sat Mar 27, 2010 1:02 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Disney Carry?
Replies: 20
Views: 6012

Jimminy! Crickets and Mice OUGHT to be allowed in a Disney Park!

;)


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by java
Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:46 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Another old blade
Replies: 13
Views: 4456

dbcad wrote:blade forums didn't let me in because I have a gmail address. They're scared I'll be a spammer. Kristi let me in though :D
Grab a yahoo or other free account. I keep one just for that reason.

Best to your mother-in-law and happy hunting on the slip blade.


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by java
Mon Feb 15, 2010 12:41 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What are you reading right now?
Replies: 39
Views: 10114

"One Second After" is a spectacular book, really changed my views of the world we live in, I almost wish I hadn't read it, ignorance is bliss, right? Anyway I'm currently reading "After Technology Fails" by Matthew Stein. It's a great alternative living/survivalist book. One Sec...
by java
Sun Feb 14, 2010 6:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: I'll bet The Deacon remembers
Replies: 26
Views: 8687

J Smith wrote:I miss the old guys that you don't see post anymore.
I can't find my first post,think I have been around sense about 2001.
You were here when I got here. My join date was July 23, 2001 - one year after Clay - but I'll be darned if I can find my first post.

How's that R holding up?? ;)

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by java
Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: I'll bet The Deacon remembers
Replies: 26
Views: 8687

No, John, I'm a relative latecomer to both knife collecting and this forum. I only found this place for the first time in late 2003. VW, Samo, Java, Clay, and a number of others have been here from the git-go in May of 2000. Sorry, Paul, but Java's just a babe in the woods compared to the aforement...
by java
Tue Dec 08, 2009 6:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: A little forum help, please?
Replies: 15
Views: 2458

Press the ALT key and the C key at the same time. That copies the text into your computer's memory. Now press the ALT key and the V key at the same time. That will paste your reply in, between the QUOTE tags. ¿¿ You Mac-n' on us Paul ?? :confused: Alt + C gives you a Favorites drop down in Explorer...
by java
Sun Dec 06, 2009 10:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Navy SEALs Charged
Replies: 71
Views: 14555

JMD, Mastiff, et al Thanks for speaking so convincingly. I agree that this sends a wrong message to the troops who are following orders and it could have been handled differently. I find the commanders’ behavior up the chain reprehensible and believe once the SEALs refused Article 15, alternate meth...
by java
Fri Dec 04, 2009 10:52 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Meerkat Sprint, only in leaf blade?
Replies: 30
Views: 5758

Hi Sal,

Long time no see....but thanks for putting the edge on that Vox Mini when last we spoke. :cool: Spirit of Steel about 2004 I think it was. I think I still owe you and Eric a bowl or two of Vietnamese Pho. Maybe this coming year....


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by java
Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:05 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Meerkat Sprint, only in leaf blade?
Replies: 30
Views: 5758

Full set of old school Meerkats..

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That's a Vox inspired Mini with the reverse S on bottom. (Guess the Phantom Lock proved to confusing to the old single-malt Scotch and Sprite drinkin' berserker :p :D )


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by java
Sat Nov 28, 2009 1:53 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: One of the best slicers, other than Caly Jr. /Stretch?
Replies: 9
Views: 1762

C17 - Catcherman.

Slices and fillets with the best Wusthof fillet knike. Need to reissue the Catcherman in its naturally destined steel - H1!



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by java
Sat Nov 28, 2009 12:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: What have you sold so far?
Replies: 24
Views: 4903

Sold few considering my financial straits over the last 4 years: Reeds Q to Deacon Ace Case Q to Boxer93 Endurahawk to Zen Abalone and MOP Spyderkeys to Deacon I've given away more Spydies than I've sold though: Original C67 Rs to Danbo on BFC and RHarriman here Matching Blue Delicas to Aerostudent ...
by java
Sun Nov 15, 2009 11:10 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do Colllector's Club Knives Have Increased Value?
Replies: 23
Views: 4888

Java, IIRC, Sal's lovely wife Gail is the owner of CC# 000. Granted, aside perhaps from a number with "celebrity" context, it's all really subjective. However, in this age where counterfeits become an ever increasing concern, some folks may feel the extra measure of safety one has buying ...
by java
Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:33 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Do Colllector's Club Knives Have Increased Value?
Replies: 23
Views: 4888

That pretty much sums it up for me too. Personally, I look at a knife that has been branded for someone else as being of lesser value because it is personalized. Your mileage may vary. In general I would not buy a knife with somebody's collector's number etched into it. Fascinating. The low CCs bel...